Disney CEO Robert Iger and wife Willow Bay on Oct. 27 at the LACMA Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. / Patrick T. Fallon, AFP/Getty Images

by Gary Strauss, USA TODAY

by Gary Strauss, USA TODAY

Entertainment giant Walt Disney had a great 2012. So did CEO Robert Iger, who pulled in compensation valued at $37 million, the company said in a Friday proxy filing.

Iger's compensation package was up 18% from the $31.4 million he received in 2011. It included a 25% raise -- to $2.5 million -- and stock and options awards valued at a combined $17.3 million, up 34%. The company also awarded him a $16.5 million bonus and provided about $800,000 in perks, including almost $200,000 for Iger's use personal use of corporate aircraft and nearly $575,000 for security.

Iger, 61, gained another $26.5 million exercising previously awarded stock options and $7.4 million from vested shares. That's up from the $21.4 million gain in 2011 from exercising options and vested shares.

In 2011, Disney agreed to boost Iger's compensation in an effort to keep him as CEO through 2015. Under terms of his employment contract, he was given a salary of at least $2.5 million, with annual bonuses worth $12 million and stock and options grants worth $15.5 million.

Driven by improved earnings and revenue at its film, TV, and theme park operations, Disney posted record 2012 results, with income up 18%. Disney's board of directors said Iger's "clear articulation...and execution" of company strategy contributed substantially to 2012 results.

Disney shares closed at $52.34 Friday, more than 35% from 52-week lows.